Cargo tariff: FAAN, agents reach truce on 114% hike

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and customs licensed cargo agents at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos have reached a compromise over the proposed review of cargo tariff.

Both parties after a stakeholders’ engagement held on Monday agreed on a revised charges from the initial 225 per cent increase to 114 per cent.

Daily Trust reports that FAAN’s plan to implement a steep increase in cargo tariff had triggered strong opposition from freight forwarders and logistics operators, even as the Authority insists that recent operational reforms have strengthened revenue assurance and positioned it to justify the adjustment.

The operators fear that the planned increment, if allowed, would add to the cost of sending cargoes and parcels across the locally and outside Nigeria’s shores.

FAAN had confirmed that an upward review of cargo tariffs, raising charges from N7 per kilogram to N25 per kilogram — representing an increase of over 250 per cent — will take effect from 2 February 2026.

However, freight forwarders and agents under the aegis of the Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) described the planned hike as excessive and poorly timed.

They had also embarked on an industrial action to stop the increase in the tariff.

However, the operators suspended the planned strike to engage more with the FAAN.

However, after a stakeholders’ meeting held on Monday, 9th February 2026, at the MMIA Terminal 2 Conference Room, chaired by the Director of Cargo Development and Services, Mr. Lekan Thomas, the agents reached an agreement with FAAN.

Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of FAAN, Henry Agbebire who confirmed the development in a statement said, “After constructive deliberations, both parties agreed on a revised port charge of N15.00 per kilogram, representing a compromise from the earlier proposed N20.00/kg and an upward review of the existing N7.00/kg.”

Daily Trust reports that the new tariff represents a 114% increase of the existing tariff which FAAN considers too cheap and not “reflective” of the current reality.

“The outcome reflects the spirit of dialogue, partnership, and shared responsibility,” Agbebire said.

According to him, “FAAN believes the resolution will enhance the ease of doing business at MMIA while supporting sustainable airport and cargo infrastructure development.”

“The Authority reaffirms its commitment to continuous stakeholder engagement, the SEDI (Safety, Efficiency, Development and Innovation) principles, and the ongoing modernization of cargo terminal facilities.

“FAAN appreciates the cooperation of the Customs Licensed Cargo Agents and looks forward to sustained collaboration in advancing Nigeria’s air cargo sector,” the statement added.

Meanwhile, the President of Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders & Logistics (APFFLON), Frank Ogunojemite, confirmed that the agents had suspended their strike after the meeting.

He, however, disclosed that the cargo agents through their leadership would meet with the ground handling companies – the Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc and the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc to discuss how to resolve the pending issues as most of the cargo would have been due for demurrage.

“Definitely, they (handling companies) have the right to collect their rent, but we have been appealing to them, which optimistically would be positive,” he said.

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